Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1650 · Core i5-9400F
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB · Core i5-11400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
- Release
- Jan 18, 2022
- Developer
- KONAMI
- Publisher
- KONAMI
Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!
Card GameFree to PlayStrategyTrading Card GameMultiplayerPvPAnimeCard BattlerTurn-Based TacticsSimulation
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What you need for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6750 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Ryzen 9 9950X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6750 XT | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Core i5-12600K |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 3 3100 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 104 | 73 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 258 | 181 | 108 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home (64bit) latest revision | Windows 11 Home (64bit) latest revision |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9400F | Intel Core i5-11400F |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | 1280 x 720 monitor resolution | 1920 x 1080 monitor resolution |
Source: Steam.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 11
- Series
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- New Selection Packs available: Kaiser on the Stage!2026-09-03
- The Yu-Gi-Oh! WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Is Here!2026-08-27
- WCS 2026 Celebration Login Bonus Now Live!2026-08-19
- New Selection Packs available: Desire for Change!2026-08-06
- v2.8.0Patch2026-07-30
- New Selection Packs available: Call of Eternity!2026-07-27
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~31 fps at 1080p medium (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6750 XT or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel by brand.
Can I run Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~53 fps at 1080p low. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel.
How much storage does Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel take?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel needs 128 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 11 Home (64bit) latest revision.